Seasons & episodes
S12 · E1The Ink Will Speak For Itself 2019-06-11 · 42 min
Nine men and nine women kick off an epic battle of the sexes by going head to head in a team collaboration tattoo to prove they have what it takes to be the next Ink Master.
S12 · E2A Storm Is Brewin' 2019-06-18 · 42 min
The judges unveil a new twist and bring in heavy-hitting veterans Joey Hamilton and Ryan Ashley to coach the teams, whose black-and-gray shading skills are put to the test.
S12 · E3Down to the Wire 2019-06-25 · 42 min
Two-time veterans Bubba Irwin and Sarah Miller return to coach the men's and women's teams, and the artists showcase their knack for legibility by inking surrealistic tattoos.
S12 · E4The Hunter & The Hunted 2019-07-02 · 42 min
Cam's arrogant behavior continues to irritate his team members during a color contrast challenge, and the gang bands together to sabotage Cam's standing in the competition.
S12 · E5The Art Stands Alone 2019-07-09 · 42 min
It's every man and woman for themselves when the artists tattoo any design in any style before a blind critique from the judges.
S12 · E6Art of War 2019-07-16 · 42 min
In a test of consistency, the teams must engrave full suits of armor, then a cross-stitch style elimination tattoo throws all the artists for a loop.
S12 · E7Sabotage 2019-07-23 · 42 min
The artists go head-to-head in a test of technical application, and the losers fight for their survival in an elimination tattoo challenge dictated by the victors.
S12 · E8Pins & No Needles 2019-07-30 · 42 min
The judges test the artists' understanding of color theory; two coaches take the artists to school; the battle intensifies for $100K and the title of "Ink Master."
S12 · E9Drawing Alliances 2019-08-06 · 42 min
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S12 · E10By Accident or By Design 2019-08-13 · 42 min
The battle for the grand prize and title of Ink Master continues as the judges test the artists' adaptability.
S12 · E11Roll of the Dice 2019-08-20 · 42 min
The artists find themselves in a dicey situation with confrontational coaches Josh Payne and Nikki Simpson.
S12 · E12Put Your Ink Where Your Mouth Is 2019-08-27 · 42 min
The competition tests the artists' ability to market themselves when the power is in the hands of the canvases.
S12 · E13Moving Pictures 2019-09-03 · 42 min
The artists are on their own in a test of finesse as the six remaining competitors fight for the cash prize and the title of Ink Master.
S12 · E14Unfriendly Fire 2019-09-10 · 42 min
It's a battle of the sexes as the men's team takes aim at the women during an illustrative portrait challenge.
S12 · E15Step Up or Shut Up 2019-09-17 · 42 min
The last four artists remaining battle it out in a tattoo marathon to secure their spot in the season finale.
S12 · E16Battle of the Sexes Finale 2019-09-24 · 42 min
Seven veteran artists battle it out in the "Clash of the Coaches Face Off"; the battle of the sexes comes to an end as the three finalists reveal their 35-hour Master Canvas tattoos and one artist wins the title of Ink Master.